4024/12 May/Jun 2021, Question 8: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Subtract the mixed numbers 3 2/5 and 1 3/4, giving the result as a fraction.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 13 2/5 = 17/5 = 68/20 and 1 3/4 = 7/4 = 35/20
- 268/20 − 35/20 = 33/20
- 3= 1 13/20
Answer1 13/20
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